Beekeeping

All beekeepers should have at least some of these beekeeping books in their libraries. Because no matter how long you’ve been…

Every beginning beekeeper is faced with this question: Should I wear a bee suit when I work my bees? Beekeeper Suits…

I learned a lesson about the importance of using a bee smoker very early in my beekeeping career. I was 15…

Interested in getting started in backyard beekeeping? If so, you'll be joining a very large group of hobbyist beekeepers. There likely…

Are bees active all year in warm climate?by James Stickley (Florida) I am considering soon entering into the beekeeping world. My…

Honey is an Antioxidant Rich Food. Sweet! Did you know that about honey? It’s true; honey really is an antioxidant rich…

How old are the worker bees that leave the hive with a swarming queen? By Angela. Hi Angela, That's an interesting…

By Larro Land (Trophy Club, TX) I had a hive in early 70's when I volunteered to remove a swarm. It…

The queen bee of a honey bee colony is not a ruling monarch – far from it. In fact, calling her…

The Varroa mite, also known as Varroa Destructor, is a modern honey bee plague. It’s capable of completely wiping out a…